Looking Sharp!

***This is my SECOND post for today! Be sure to scroll down or CLICK HERE to check out the latest stamps and dies releasing from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and my awesome card, Yo!***

Hello! It's time for ANYTHING GOES week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog! This week we are featuring Clearly Besotted products. I absolutely LOVE Clearly Besotted stuff, so I am excited to be featuring them today. They have such amazing designs! For reals! They have landed on my list of favorite brands in the last year or so. LOVE THEM!



I used the ABSOLUTELY FREAKING ADORABLE Let's Roll stamp set. You GUYS! It's called LET'S ROLL and it's adorable hedgehogs and they are the cutest ever and I can't even.

I. Can't. Even.

I colored their incredible cuteness with a mix of Copics and Spectrum Noir markers. I'm wild and crazy like that.



And now it's your turn. You can create ANYTHING you want, dude! For reals! Just link it up over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog for your chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store!

You can find my complete supply list below. All links are affiliate links. Your support is always appreciated! Also, be sure to check out my CAS-ual Fridays Stamps release post for today! Awesome new stuff coming out this week! For reals!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth White
Stamps: Clearly Besotted Let's Roll Clear Stamps
Markers: Copic and Spectrum Noir
Ink: Tuxedo Black Momento, Black Onyx VersaFine
Foam Tape: Scotch

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Release Day TWO! Festival of Lights

I told you it was going to be an awesome release week and I was not lying! I have another awesome brand new CAS-ual  Fridays Stamp set and Fri-dies set to share with you today!



This Hanukkah set makes me so happy! I absolutely love the bold lettering and the details just make this set awesome! The dies allow you to do so much, too! You can see the complete stamp set and the dies over on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Blog!



I used my Hero Arts Ombre ink pads for the lettering and the flames. I have to admit, I thought those were kind of silly and I didn't buy them until I was able to get a super good deal and now I think I am in love. Figures. HA! I certainly love how they work with these awesome stamps!!! I stamped and embossed the center flame and die cut it so I could pop it up a bit over the top of the card design.

Be sure to leave a comment here and then head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to see the AMAZING cards the rest of the team has created and to find out how you can win a $25 Gift Certificate to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store! Woot! Woot!!!

It's RELEASE TIME! (And Giveaway!)

You GUYS! It's CAS-ual Fridays Stamps release week and I am SO excited about the stamps and dies I get to share with you this week! For reals! They are absolutely AWESOME and you are going to love them!

We are starting out today with the brand new Autumn Blessings stamp set and Acorn Fri-Dies. You can see the full set and dies over on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog. You guys, for reals, this is a fantastic, versatile fall stamp set that I know I will be reaching for all year for various projects. It just rocks!



I went with a simple design for this one. I stamped and colored the acorn with Spectrum Noir colored pencils and then die cut the top piece only to add some dimension. I am absolutely IN LOVE with the tiny stamps in this set. Yes, of course the big ones are fabulous, but that tiny acorn is TOO CUTE! And there are a couple of tiny leaves, too! They are perfect accent stamps! LOVE IT!



A bit of May Arts twine finishes off the acorn perfectly. Also, I used pumpkin pie ink for the sentiment. Because pumpkin everything.

Now, leave a comment here and then head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to check out this full set and to find out how YOU can win a $25 Gift Certificate to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store! Woot! Woot!

Have a Happy!

Your Kindness

I had some Paper Smooches stamps and dies that hadn't seen paper yet, so I decided to jump in on the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge this week! I came up with this quick, but cute card. I also broke out my Hero Arts Ombre inks, which I haven't used nearly enough given how AWESOME they are! WHAT?! Yup. Totes, you guys.



I die cut that super cute easel and stamped the sentiment from Spreading Sunshine right inside. I loved the idea of the pen from We Totally Click writing the sentiment. I'm actually not entirely sure if that plan worked or not yet. You guys can let me know what you think. *wink*



This was one of those cards I made JUST for fun. I love it when I get to do that! I hope you kids have a great weekend!

Have a Happy!

Because Adorable Fox

It's Wednesday and that  means it is TIME for a NEW Challenge!!! This week will be tricky for some of you and perhaps not-so-tricky for others. We are challenging you to use NO Patterned Paper! That's right! You can create your own patterns using stamps or stencils or whatever, just no printed patterns. Let those 6x6 paper pads rest this week! The Design Team is featuring Taylored Expressions products this week! I picked an adorable Little Bits Fox die and I LOVE HIM!



Isn't he adorable?! He totally is. TOTALLY! I wanted a bit of extra somethin' somethin', so I added two strips of the Amy Tangerine Finders Keepers Mini Washi Tape below my fox. I LOVE these tapes. For reals, though.



Isn't he just too cute?! He is. I promise. I wouldn't even lie about this, you guys. For reals. The sentiment is from the super awesome Simon Says Stamp Sending and Wishing stamp set. I use this set so much! It really is a staple. Love it!

Now it's your turn! Create something fabulous, but don't forget to skip the patterned paper on this one! We can't WAIT to see what you come up with! One lucky participant will win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store! Woot! Woot!

All links in this post are affiliate links. Your support is always appreciated!

Have a Happy!

Because Shiny Gold Hearts

Really? Do you need anything more than that? Shiny. Gold. Hearts. PEOPLE! As you know, I am totally loving the Simon Says Stamp October Card kit. I have already made four cards from it and I have at least two more in mind to create as soon as I have some time! I am LOVING it!



That hello die!!! For reals, you guys! It's so fabulous! I used the negative of it for this card and added a small gold stamped heart from the I See You Stamp set using the gold Brilliance ink in the kit. Super love!



I added just a touch of Glossy Accents to make that tiny heart shiny. Because shiny. I can't wait to see what you create with this kit! For reals!

All links in this post are affiliate links. Your support is appreciated.

Have a Happy!

I Love This Heart

Okay, WAIT! Before I begin, I want to tell you about something kind of super fun... I am on the CardMaker Magazing blog! WHAT?! Yup! And I think that's pretty awesome! I am featuring the Simon Says Stamp October Card Kit over there along with some tips on using journaling cards in your card making, so be sure to head over and check it out!

Speaking of the October Simon Says Stamp Card Kit... You need it. For reals, though. I have been playing with it a TON, and I am so in love with it!



This heart stamp from the I See You stamp set is absolutely amazeballs and I love it super duper lots. For reals. Lots. And Lots. I colored it with Distress Markers, splashed some water to add some visual texture, and then outlined it with the Viva Decor Paper Pen in black. After that dried, I layered Glossy Accents over the entire thing for a sort of stained glass look. It makes me happy. It really does.



I used some of the embroidery floss behind the heart over that gorgeous patterned paper. A simple sentiment is all this one really needed!

If you haven't checked out this kit, seriously, you totally need to go buy it. It's that simple. I promise. This is probably my favorite one ever. For reals.

All links in this post are affiliate links. Your support is always appreciated!

Have a Happy!

Be Yourself

I like you that way! No, really. I do. AND, I also like using my We R Memory Keepers Fuse tool along with Bazzill Basics cardstock to create awesome SHAKER CARD GOODNESS!

I have a full tutorial showing you how to create this custom shaker over on the Bazzill Basics blog. This is probably my favorite Bazzill post yet, so head on over and check it out! I think you will love it!

Have a Happy!

Simply Amazing

Happy Wednesday, folks! Thank you all SO much for participating in our hop last week! Today is also the LAST DAY to enter my Firmoo Glasses giveaway, so be sure to check that out! We have a brand new challenge for you today! We are going DIE CRAZY! That's right! This week we want you to pull out those dies and create something fabulous! The Design Team is featuring WPlus9 products this week. You don't have to use them to play along, but we'd love to see what you do with them if you have them on hand!



I used the absolutely GORGEOUS WPlus9 Watercolor Anemone stamps and dies. Ummm.. you guys, for reals? I super love these! I  honestly have no idea how to line up the stamp layers properly, but I just go for it and hope for the best. HA! I added some Stickles for just a bit of sparkle. Because: Glitter.



My inks are all Simon Says Stamp dye inks. I love how beautifully they layer! Now it's your turn! One lucky challenge participant is going to win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store! WHAT?! Yup. Totally! Create something inspired by this week's DIE CRAZY theme and link it up to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog for your chance to win!

We can't wait to see what you create!

All links in this post are affiliate links. Your support is appreciated!

Have a Happy!

A Real Splash!

Simon Says Stamp has added a new company to their shelves and I think you are going to LOVE these stamps! Pink & Main offers a seriously fun variety including graphic patterns, cute stuff, and basically just FUN stamps!



I used the absolutely adorable Mermaids stamp set to create this fun little card. I couldn't help making the fish yellow and blue. I just. couldn't. help. it.



I masked the fish and then did a simple line mask to do ink blending to create the water and the sand. I used a variety of distress inks to get that look. I then used pigment inks to stamp the coral and the plants. I love how pigment inks sit on top of dye inks so you can create layered scenes like this! I then used Copics to color the fish.

Thanks to Simon Says Stamp for sending these super cute stamps my way to try out! I love them! You will be seeing more from them around here! I promise!

You can find my complete supply list below. All links are affiliate links and your support is very much appreciated!

Supplies:

Stamps: Pink & Main Mermaid Clear Stamp Set
Embossing Folder: We R Memory Keepers Chevron Embossing Folder
Ink: Ranger Distress Ink, Momento Tuxedo Black, Momento Luxe Morocco, Avery Elle Jungle
Markers: Copic
Tools: Tim Holtz Mini Distress Tool and Foam Circles, Milwaukee Heat Gun

Little Yellow School Bus

As I have my pumpkin spice coffee with my pumpkin harvest crisp yogurt for breakfast (yup...I'm totally ONE OF THOOOOSE), I wanted to share another fun little card I created using the Simon Says Stamp Back to School stamp set. You could easily change this sentiment out to be a cute teacher thank you or even an encouraging lunch box note for your kiddo!



I colored the image using Copics and and Spectrum Noir markers. I added the little smoke puffs and the road lines by hand. P.S. That was scary. HA! The windows of the bus are coated with glossy accents to add just a little bit of shine!



Don't forget to check out the two current GIVEAWAYS that are open right now! You could win a FREE pair of Glasses (prescription or non) and you can also win some fun Simon Says Stamp goodies! YAY!

Have a Happy!

Firmoo Glasses Giveaway!

I wear glasses. I actually LOVE the fact that I wear glasses! I have loved it since way back in high school when the Dr. told me I would need them. Unusual, perhaps, but, let me tell you, it is even MORE fun now that I've found FIRMOO!

Firmoo offers high quality prescription eyeglasses for totally awesome prices! Seriously! We are talking as low as $8!!! Yes, you read that correctly! And, yes, that INCLUDES the lenses! You can also purchase non-prescription frames or add fun (and useful) upgrades to your lenses on your order. I seriously love them. I have over ten pair from Firmoo. For reals. They are my GO-TO for glasses!

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I have red ones and brown ones and black ones and teal ones and wood ones and.... well, you get the idea. HAHAHA! But, seriously, I LOVE that I can get frames to go with different outfits at a great price! Actually, my red ones even have a picture of a dragon on the arm. This is particularly notable, as I bought these just after losing my little Thatcher Dragon last year and they remind me of her every single time I wear them. They make me smile.



Because I love Firmoo so much, I pretty much JUMPED at the chance to offer a Firmoo Free Glasses Giveaway here on my blog!

PRIZE: One pair of Firmoo glasses with free shipping to US from this page: http://www.firmoo.com/collection-for-bloggers.htmlGlasses include the frames, standard 1.50 index single vision lenses. Upgraded lenses and add-ons will be charged for an extra fee. 

HOW TO ENTER:

Like the Firmoo Facebook page and follow Firmoo on Twitter, then leave a comment here telling me which frames YOU would choose! I am already picking out my next pair!

If you don't want to wait to see if you win, feel free to shop Firmoo for AWESOME prices and a great selection! The links found in this post are affiliate links and your support is always appreciated!

Giveaway closes Wed. 16 Sept. 2015. Winner will be contacted. Be sure to leave contact info. If no contact is available, a new winner will be chosen.

Have a Happy!

STAMPtember® Blog Hop Time!

I have a FIRMOO Glasses GIVEAWAY, too! Be sure to check that one out, as well!

Oh, boy! Oh, BOY!!!! We have some EXCITING stuff today! The Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge team not ONLY has a new challenge for you today, but we also have an AWESOME STAMPtember® blog hop with PRIZES! WHAT?! Yup. Totes, you guys. For. Reals. We are celebrating the amazing STAMPtember® release with a big 'ole party! If you are just now finding the hop, be sure to head on over to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog to start from the top!

Speaking of the CHALLENGE blog... our challenge this week is nice and easy! We want you to USE A STAMP! Yup. That's it! It has to be a rubber or clear stamp, we ask that you don't use digi images for this challenge, but other than that, you've got LOTS to choose from!



The Back to School stamp set is just TOO CUTE! I absolutely adore this little girl with her sweet little backpack on! I pulled out my watercolors to give her a fun, playful look for her first day of school! You can find my complete supply list (with links) at the bottom of this post.



The next stop on the hop is the EVER fabulous, JO! Seriously. her stuff is always amazing. I just love her work!

Before you get going, however, let's talk PRIZES! We have a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store to give to one lucky challenge participant! Just link up your project on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog for your chance to win!

BUT, that's not all, folks! That's right! You could win not just one, but TWO FABULOUS PRIZES!!! Enter the challenge by linking up your project and comment on MY blog for your chance to win a Simon Says Stamp GRAB BAG! WHAT?! Yup. For reals. (P.S. EVERY blog in this hop is giving one away! Woot!)

GO! Make something! Hop! Have a HAPPY!!!

Supplies:
(All links included in this post and below are Simon Says Stamp affiliate links. Your support is greatly appreciated.)

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Back to School
Patterned Paper: Amy Tangerine Finders Keepers 6x6 Paper Pad
Watercolor Paper: Tim Holtz/Ranger
Watercolors: Sakura Koi Watercolor Sketch Box (This thing is brilliant! I take it on airplanes with me. Super easy to travel with and to pack for crops and stuff!)
String: May Arts Iridescent String
Ink: Simon Says Stamp Black
Cardstock: Blueberry Sour Bazzill Card Shoppe

Happy FREAKING Birthday!

Yesterday was my wonderful Daddy's birthday! We got together with the family (we always do for birthdays...it's our thing) and had dinner down in the North End and hung out enjoying Boston in September. (It's particularly fabulous this time of  year!)

Naturally, I made him a fun card, and naturally, I used a dinosaur on it. HAHAHAHA! No, but for reals... he can totally take it. LOL!



Seriously. That Paper Smooches dinosaur is one of my favorite stamps. I just LOVE HIM!!! I combine him with some AWESOME snarky sentiment stamps from Paper Issues. He is colored with Spectrum Noir markers and he makes me smile. Lots.



I am also entering this card in the Paper Smooches Sparks Anything Goes Challenge!

Have a Happy, folks!

You SHINE!

Hello, friends! I have a couple of exciting things to share with you today! First, I am up over on the Bazzill Basics blog today with a super fun card and tag set! Get all the details on how I created this shiny set and some great tips on using foam and foil in your projects the EASY way over on the Bazzill blog!

ALSO, Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember continues and some cute stuff has been introduced! The Pretty Pink Posh/Simon Says Stamp Collaboration set is now available and it is super cute! These collaboration stamp sets are STAMPtember exclusives and are only available while supplies last this month! Grab them while they are HOT!

Have a Happy!